The Darkness return with the release of their upcoming album's title track, Motorheart By Elizabeth Scarlett published 12 August 21 The Darkness share the first taste of their forthcoming album, with the release of its title track, Motorheart
The Darkness: the story behind the Permission To Land artwork By Classic Rock Magazine last updated 27 July 21 A naked blonde flagging an alien ship onto a runway? It can only be Permission To Land by The Darkness
Watch: The Darkness on tourbus rules, onstage mishaps and the power of live music By One Louder published 25 June 21 Video Exclusive: The Darkness on the UK tour set to blow away the Covid cobwebs in November, and their “kick-arse” new album Motorheart, due October 15
Let rock be unconfined: The Darkness announce new album Motorheart By Fraser Lewry published 4 June 21 Motorheart by The Darkness will arrive in October, followed by a tour with Steve Harris's other band British Lion
The Darkness' Justin Hawkins picks his favourite Queen songs By Justin Hawkins last updated 6 May 21 The Darkness frontman on Freddie's mega mullet, Queen's 'spectacular dynamics' and why Hot Space is the band's most misunderstood album
‘It's really difficult to see a way back for music in this climate’: The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins fears for the future of live music By Classic Rock published 21 December 20 The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins shares concern for the UK music industry: ‘It doesn’t seem like the arts are a priority anymore’
Win virtual VIP tickets to Lockdown Live: Streaming Of A White Christmas with The Darkness By Classic Rock published 7 December 20 Competition: Fancy a virtual VIP experience with The Darkness this Christmas? We've got you covered
The Darkness announce Xmas concert and livestream, launch Bells End bitter By Paul Brannigan published 23 November 20 The Hawkins brothers promise ‘an unparalleled night of true artistic integrity’ in London to kiss 2020 goodbye
Kiss, Biffy Clyro and System Of A Down confirmed as Download 2021 headliners By Scott Munro published 3 August 20 Download confirm next year’s headliners and reveal the names of 77 other artists including Korn, Deftones, Gojira, Mastodon, The Darkness and Lacuna Coil who will play in 2021
I Believe In A Thing Called Love by The Darkness voted greatest song of the 21st century By Fraser Lewry published 22 June 20 The Darkness classic I Believe In A Thing Called Love hailed as greatest song of this century (so far) by Classic Rock readers
Justin Hawkins on Todd Rundgren By Paul Lester last updated 18 January 20 "He’s got mystique, he’s misunderstood – he’s definitely a hero," says The Darkness frontman...
The Darkness reveal North American tour dates By Scott Munro published 16 January 20 The Darkness will play a total of 24 dates across the US and Canada this spring in support of their latest album Easter Is Cancelled
Watch The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins perform on UK TV dressed as a chameleon By Scott Munro published 13 January 20 Justin Hawkins covered Cyndi Lauper's True Colors on UK show The Masked Singer on Saturday night - and wowed the crowd with his performance and eye-catching costume
Tracks of the Week: new music from Tuk Smith, The Cadillac Three and more By Polly Glass published 13 January 20 You want new music? We've got eight of the best rock tracks out this week right here...
Watch The Darkness raise hell with Abbey Clancy in video for In Another Life By Scott Munro published 9 January 20 The Darkness release video for their new single In Another Life featuring TV personality and model Abbey Clancy - track taken from the Easter Is Cancelled album
The Darkness reflect on recording their classic ballad Love Is Only A Feeling By Scott Munro published 25 December 19 Exclusive Speaking with Classic Rock earlier this year, The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins looked back at how they created a “power ballad for the age” on their Permission To Land album
Watch The Darkness get up to high jinx in How Can I Lose Your Love video By Scott Munro published 3 December 19 The Darkness share lyric video for their Easter Is Cancelled belter How Can I Lose Your Love - as their UK tour continues
Win a setlist signed by The Darkness By Fraser Lewry last updated 30 October 19 Win a setlist from The Darkness's historic shows with Ed Sheeran - signed by Justin, Dan, Frankie and Rufus
The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins apologises for Easter Is Cancelled cover By Scott Munro published 29 October 19 “If we have offended anybody, all we can do is apologise,” says Justin Hawkins after suggestions the cover of their new album glamourises knife violence
The Darkness: Some rockers just aren’t pulling their weight By Scott Munro published 17 October 19 Exclusive “We’ve spent nine months showing people how to f****** do it properly,” says The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins
